Royce Hunt

[Tiger05]

Oh please. Even if the numbers were true, 650k for Hunt is a steal compared with 900k for Stephano.

It'll be interesting. Stef is one of the most frustrating players I've watched. He is a beast and he can run over people. He was also so crap though last year because the game isn't just about the occasional highlight run. The thing is that is exactly what we need from Hunt. We need someone to cause havoc.

Will Stef come good ? Will Hunt provide us with that impact ?

I think we've come out ahead but time will tell.

 

[Tigerm]

It'll be interesting. Stef is one of the most frustrating players I've watched. He is a beast and he can run over people. He was also so crap though last year because the game isn't just about the occasional highlight run. The thing is that is exactly what we need from Hunt. We need someone to cause havoc.

Will Stef come good ? Will Hunt provide us with that impact ?

I think we've come out ahead but time will tell.

While Steph wasn't alone, he did help us to win 3 spoons, so we will see what Hunt does for us.

 

[Nutz]

While Steph wasn't alone, he did help us to win 3 spoons, so we will see what Hunt does for us.

I hope Hunt delivers Tm.
If we all put our dislike or anger aside re his price tag (which hasn't been officially revealed) this is Royce's first big deal. I don't think he relished the idea of himself being a benchie on a low salary.
He's come to the Tigers, and from what I've read, very keen to impress and live up to the expectations of him and tepay the faith shown in him by the WT.
If he does get fit and can play longer stints, we could have invariably uncovered another AFB or Haas at a far cheaper price tag.
Fingers crossed hey.

 

[Tiger05]

If he does get fit and can play longer stints, we could have invariably uncovered another AFB or Haas at a far cheaper price tag.

I can't see this happening. I am hopeful we can get 40 minutes of hard running and impact. That is all we need.

 

[Nutz]

I can't see this happening. I am hopeful we can get 40 minutes of hard running and impact. That is all we need.

Maybe, we'll see.
I reckon he'll replace someone like May for 2x 15 stints until he gets match fit.
Did you watch the finals. He was gassed after 10mins.
However the signs are right that he's at least trying to change that.
He's incredibly strong and if you go back to the vids I posted of him, he's got a great offload and a fearless off back fence runner. His middle D is great. BUT unfit.
I've been watching him since 2022 because I had him in my fantasy coach team as a cash cow and he's done well.

 

[Tiger05]

I reckon he'll replace someone like May for 2x 15 stints until he gets match fit.

I'd be fine with this throughout the season. I want to see him come on and cause havoc.

 

[Nutz]

I'd be fine with this throughout the season. I want to see him come on and cause havoc.

If he's on the field, noone is going to Bully this guy. Strong and tough as.
Fitness, I don't know.
The players all look fit and strong unless the preseason pics have been photo shopped.
Who's our fitness dude this year?

 

[Tigerm]

IMO, whatever his minutes are, as long as they’re quality, it won’t matter.

 

[Nutz]

IMO, whatever his minutes are, as long as they’re quality, it won’t matter.

Yes siree

 

[Fordy20]

I'd be fine with this throughout the season. I want to see him come on and cause havoc.

100%. I've wanted a pack leader for years, someone who was going to go out and put the hurt on. There hasn't been anyone remotely close to that since Gavet and Taupau left. If Hunt only players 10 mins a match, it will nice to have someone that will do the bullying instead of getting bullied.